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A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 蘑菇视频APP this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith.
December 10, 2025
357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday
蘑菇视频APP will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.
December 08, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 蘑菇视频APP
View some of the top stories and events at the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith from 2025.
December 08, 2025
Kyle Speegle Lights up the River Valley
蘑菇视频APP alumni light up the River Valley in all kinds of ways鈥攖hrough service, creativity, and a spirit of community that they fostered right here on campus. But some alumni, like, Kyle Speegle 鈥�02, take their 鈥渓ighting鈥� a little more seriously...
December 04, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 蘑菇视频APP student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
Don鈥檛 Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.
December 02, 2025
Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors
The 蘑菇视频APP Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.
December 01, 2025
$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research
A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help 蘑菇视频APP build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.
December 01, 2025
Chromatography Technology Coming to 蘑菇视频APP Thanks to INBRE Grant
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the 蘑菇视频APP鈥揊ort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region鈥檚 growing bioscience...
December 01, 2025
Research Den Brings Cancer, Cell Researchers to Fort Smith
Two 蘑菇视频APP for Medical Sciences graduate students will bring their cancer and cell biology research to downtown Fort Smith on Dec. 4 as part of the Research Den series, a free public program designed to connect the River Valley with...
November 25, 2025
蘑菇视频APP Art & Design Programs Earn NASAD Accreditation
蘑菇视频APP has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for both baccalaureate programs in its Department of Art & Design
November 24, 2025
Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
November 21, 2025
鈥楽hark Tank鈥� Inspired Competition Returns to 蘑菇视频APP
The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...
November 17, 2025
Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance
The 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.
November 13, 2025
蘑菇视频APP Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the 蘑菇视频APP Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at 蘑菇视频APP...
November 10, 2025
蘑菇视频APP to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather
蘑菇视频APP alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...
November 05, 2025
Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair
Nearly 200 students and alumni from the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.
October 31, 2025
The 鈥楢ha鈥檚鈥� of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg
Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...
October 31, 2025
Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall
As the economy fluctuates, the 蘑菇视频APP - Fort Smith is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.
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